Fetch - Keithley 6517B Reference Manual

Section 14: SCPI command reference

:FETCh?

This command requests the latest post-processed reading.
Usage
FETCh?
Details
This query command requests the latest post-processed reading. After sending this command and
addressing the Model 6517B to talk, the reading is sent to the computer. This command does not
affect the instrument setup.
This command does not trigger a measurement. It simply requests the last available reading. Note
that this command can repeatedly return the same reading. In the absence of a new reading, this
command returns the old reading. If your application requires fresh readings, use the :DATA:FRESh?
command.
This command is automatically asserted when the :READ? or :MEASure? command is sent.
Also see
:DATA:FRESh?
14-2
(on page 14-36)
Model 6517B Electrometer Reference Manual
6517B-901-01 Rev. C / August 2015